Freda Simon, 96, of Harborside Healthcare, died April 3, 2012 at Harborside. She was the beloved wife of the late Herman Simon.

Born in Worcester, Mass., a daughter of the late Jacob and Rose (Handelman) Rome, she had lived in Warwick for four years, previously residing in Providence.

He was the devoted mother of Harvey Simon and his wife, Joyce, of West Warwick, Marvin Simon and his wife, Irene, of Cranston, Beth Matzner and her husband, Steven, of Cranston and the late Sharon Namerow; and loving grandmother of Jessica, Evan, Joshua, Craig, Shayna and Nicole.

Graveside services were held April 4 in Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Rd., Warwick. Shiva will be observed at the home of Steven and Beth Matzner, 29 Garden Hills Dr., Cranston, April 5 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements by Shalom Memorial Chapel, 1100 New London Ave., Cranston.